Fabrication and Machinist Lead

SpecSysNew Ulm, MN
$21 - $25Onsite

About The Position

SpecSys is seeking a Fabrication and Machinist Lead to provide daily supervision of all fabrication operations within the facility. This role involves directing fabrication personnel, managing performance reviews, documenting workplace incidents, coordinating material orders, and scheduling labor, machines, and materials for efficient part fabrication. The lead will also identify machine run speeds, communicate parts sequences, ensure quality control, interpret blueprints, and coordinate equipment repairs. This position requires adherence to department budgets, input into process improvements, and the ability to install and operate equipment. The role also includes inspecting product quality, repairing machines, and possessing detailed knowledge of CNC/NC programming and geometric tolerances, as well as proficiency in MS-Word and Excel. Employee HR approvals are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Accurately reads/interprets blueprints that may include mechanical connections/joints, mechanical assembly prints, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, electrical wiring diagrams
  • Understanding of and the willingness to follow work order instructions, including signing-off of fabrication department dispatches
  • Detailed knowledge of CNC/NC Programming
  • Can design and construct
  • Has good communication and problem solving skills
  • Is comfortable communicating with management and Human Resources
  • Is able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Is able to bend, crawl and be on feet for 8 plus hours per work day
  • Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily work directions to fabrication personnel
  • Developing employee performance review documentation
  • Documenting any workplace related injuries and communicating with Safety Director
  • Coordinate orders with management and purchasing department for steel / shop supplies
  • Accurately schedule, and expedite the use of labor, machines, and materials in the fabrication of parts.
  • Identify machine run speeds for accurate scheduling of material fabrication.
  • Communicate accurate parts sequences with shop personnel.
  • Ensure that quality control processes are followed during the various stages of fabrication.
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints to ensure products are fabricated correctly
  • Ability to understand and willingness to follow existing QC processes
  • Coordinate equipment repairs as needed
  • Adhere to established department budgets for tooling
  • Provide input into fabrication and QC process improvements
  • Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order
  • Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  • Operate and control equipment. Inspect and evaluate the quality of products
  • Repair machines or systems
  • Detailed knowledge of CNC/NC programming and understanding of geometric tolerances
  • Understanding of computer software such as MS-Word and Excel
  • Employee HR approvals

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee-of-the-Month and Year
  • On-site Welding Training and Certifications
  • RITALKA University
  • Employee Luncheons
  • Company Picnic
  • Community Volunteering
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